as in projections
a part that sticks out from the general mass of something
a recess in the face of the cliff that is hidden by the thick vines dangling from the jagged overhang above
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as in protrudes
to extend outward beyond a usual point
the narrow streets of the old European city are lined with row houses often having overhanging second stories
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as in threatens
to remain poised to inflict harm, danger, or distress on
the problem of how he might be able to afford sending his children to college has been overhanging him for several years
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Recent Examples of overhangs
Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
So far, the team has successfully knitted small objects shaped like a C and a pyramid, showing that the machine can handle curves, layers, and overhangs with ease.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
Also, setup often requires a dish installation and a clear sky view — trees, roof overhangs or RV awnings may impact performance.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Emphasizing ruggedness and offering an open invitation to tackle dirt roads, the Bronco’s squared fenders, short overhangs, upright glass and knobby tires look more at home on mountain trails than valet lanes.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The design draws on various traditional Vietnamese building principles, such as wide roof overhangs that protect facades from sun and rain, and cross-ventilation with openings on opposing walls to enhance airflow.
—Faye Bradley, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
In fact, whatever overhangs your property is considered your responsibility.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2025
Still, expect short overhangs and big wheels, even if not quite the size of these absurdly chrome 24-inchers.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2025
And there are other spaces, such as outdoor overhangs with mosaic murals overhead, that bring color and a whimsy to a space visited by many who have serious medical matters on their minds.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
That enormous growth has drawn fresh political attention at a time when most countries are battling debt overhangs, making that capital look irresistible.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
So far, the team has successfully knitted small objects shaped like a C and a pyramid, showing that the machine can handle curves, layers, and overhangs with ease.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
Also, setup often requires a dish installation and a clear sky view — trees, roof overhangs or RV awnings may impact performance.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Emphasizing ruggedness and offering an open invitation to tackle dirt roads, the Bronco’s squared fenders, short overhangs, upright glass and knobby tires look more at home on mountain trails than valet lanes.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The design draws on various traditional Vietnamese building principles, such as wide roof overhangs that protect facades from sun and rain, and cross-ventilation with openings on opposing walls to enhance airflow.
—Faye Bradley, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
In fact, whatever overhangs your property is considered your responsibility.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2025
Still, expect short overhangs and big wheels, even if not quite the size of these absurdly chrome 24-inchers.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2025
And there are other spaces, such as outdoor overhangs with mosaic murals overhead, that bring color and a whimsy to a space visited by many who have serious medical matters on their minds.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhangs
Noun
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The rankings are based on current performance, past achievements, future projections and organizational support.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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Unable to use any available light for the shot, the next solution would be projections of some sort.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Baleen is a specialized type of bone that protrudes from the jaws like teeth and is used to filter small critters from the ocean water to feed.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As the violent storm threatens the country’s northeastern coast, millions of people have evacuated from villages at risk of flash floods, landslides, and tidal surges.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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The arrival of a young Sudanese businessman threatens to change their way of life.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The female’s back is covered in small protrusions that resemble popped kernels of popcorn, inspiring its genus name Zea, derived from the corn plant.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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This protein is needed for the formation of cilia — hairlike protrusions that cells can use to move — as well as in the assembly of the mitotic spindle that organizes chromosomes during cell division, and for the transport of neurotransmitters in neurons.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), a brain aneurysm is a weakened area in an artery that bulges outward and fills with blood.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In the years since the acquisition, sections of that property were sold off, including a plot with a large log house Tobolowsky built for the family.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Feature Film of a Director, ICFT-UNESCO Gandhi Medal and special sections such as Macabre Dreams, Docu-Montage, Experimental Films, UNICEF and Restored Classics.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The closing scene of the trailer pokes fun at the Grammy-winning singer's dancing prowess.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The neck of his daughter's guitar pokes out above chunks of concrete.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In the far distance lies the Pacific Ocean, and beyond that, featureless protuberances labeled Japan, Russia and China.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Overhangs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overhangs. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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